Introduction Planning a vessel’s voyage is a critical detailed exercise, and the main goal is to ensure safe and...
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Designing a closed chock as per IACS rules
Introduction Chocks are used universally for mooring and towing operations on ships. For towing operations,...
The Optim22 method of hull optimization – Part 2
This is a follow-up article to the previous article on Framed Structures Optimization....
Hydrogen as an alternative fuel for ships to reduce emissions
,This article first appeared in the Feb 2019 edition of Marine Engineers Review. It is being reproduced with minor...
Global wave statistical analysis and its use in deepwater operations
Why do we need wave analysis? For the design of offshore operations such as installation and transport of offshore...
Designing bolts for a joint connection
Introduction Bolts are very commonly used fastening items and used in a variety of configurations. In this...
The why and how of designing a lifting beam
Lifting beams are universally applied gear used widely in various types of lifting operations, onshore and offshore....
Draft Surveys: Methodology, Calculations, and common errors
Introduction Marine transport is the backbone of the global trade and reasonably can be considered to be the...
Designing a clip/dog plate for seafastening
Introduction In an earlier article, we saw how to design stoppers for seafastening. Stoppers are items that are used...
The Bulbous Bow – types, characteristics, and effects
This is Part 2 of the two-part series on Bulbous Bows. For Part 1, click here  By Tamal Mukherjee, *This...
Marine Propeller and Shafting Alignment – Part 2
Gap & Sag Alignment Gap and Sag Alignment is carried out to bring the engine to its final position, in case of...
Marine Propeller Shafting and Shafting Alignment – Part 1
*****This article first appeared in July 2018 edition of Marine Engineers' Review (MER), India. We're reproducing it...
